Travel Tips & Guides

Why ice from hotel bars is a common cause of stomach trouble in Egypt, where the water behind it comes from, and how not to lose days of your holiday.

Why you should never carry or pass on someone else's medicine, vitamins or parcels in Egypt: how these schemes work and what the consequences can be.

Opening hours, ticket price, card-only payment, how to get there by taxi, and how it differs from the King Tut Museum in Naama Bay.

Whether full-face masks are banned in Egypt, what research says about CO2 build-up, and ten rules for tourists who use them.

How an understated tour price gets topped up on the spot, which fees are real and which are invented, and how to spot it before you book.

Ten ordinary mechanisms that make us decide under pressure in an unfamiliar country, and what to do before you book a tour.

Ten tactics hotel reps use when selling tours in Egypt, and how to check every claim they make before you agree to anything.

A checklist from our local team - what to bring, what to sort out in advance, and insider tips you won't find in any guidebook.

Step-by-step guide: Cardless Service, Foreign Exchange, how to avoid losing money on fees. 8 simple steps with a worked example.

Where to exchange money in Sharm, which banks offer the best rates, and why the hotel is the worst place to change your cash.

How to avoid unexpected costs when dealing with local photographers in Egypt - 10 rules that will save you stress and money.

Specific steps and authorities: Ministry of Tourism, tourist police, your consulate. How to file a complaint and get your money back.

A simple 7-step test to find a mask that won't leak - so you can enjoy the Red Sea reefs to the full.

How booking works, what's included, payment and cancellation rules — including flight tours. Read before you message our team.

Full guide: where to buy, which operator to choose, how to activate your SIM and check your data connection right at the airport.

Which should you choose: the old Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, or the new Grand Egyptian Museum next to the Pyramids? We compare 10 essential differences.